GDLive Newsfeed
We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
Dismas's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Dismas received a $98 initial payment.
"I am currently fetching and ferrying water to my farm using buckets and this is labor intensive and therefore this my upcoming second transfer would help me buy a water pump that would help me irrigate my farm." (Country: Kenya)
Duncan's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Duncan received a $491 second payment.
"GiveDirectly is transparent and keeps their promise to the recipients unlike other NGOs where some projects are even left half way." (Country: Kenya)
Dursila's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Dursila received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have building materials in readiness for my dream home." (Country: Kenya)
Jane's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jane received a $491 second payment.
"GiveDirectly transfer unconditional cash to the recipient while other NGOs transfers are conditional and recipients have to complete several requirement." (Country: Kenya)
John's family
access_time over 7 years ago
John received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying a cow, a solar lamp, chairs, paying school fees for my children and do farming this will bring me a lot of income" (Country: Kenya)
Julias's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Julias received a $98 initial payment.
"I will buy more building materials that i will use to build a new house. I want to build a more spacious house." (Country: Kenya)
Antonet's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Antonet received a $491 second payment.
""Give_Directly deal directly to recipient while other NGOs deal with corrupted agencies."" (Country: Kenya)
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Elizabeth received a $98 initial payment.
"I am not through with renovation of my main house and therefore I will plaster the house with sand and cement and spend the remaining amount on 2 goats. That is how I will spend my upcoming second transfer." (Country: Kenya)
Maurine's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Maurine received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on expandig my house, buying furniture and paying school fees for my children" (Country: Kenya)
Rose's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rose received a $98 initial payment.
"My plan is to build a semi-permanent house of 30 iron sheets since I am now proud of my current house due to its nature. I will use the whole of my upcoming second transfer on the project." (Country: Kenya)
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